The government organizations and private agencies are investing heavily in the manufacturing and development of efficient and advanced small drones for both defense and commercial sectors. Small drones are equipped with advanced capabilities and have an advantage of cost-effectiveness over other drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The small drones market is segmented on the basis of size, type, application, and region. Based on size, it is bifurcated into mini and micro/nano drones. Based on type, it is classified into fixed wing and rotary wing. Defense and commercial are the applications of small drones analyzed in the report. The small drones market in terms of regions covers North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA with country-level analysis.

The market is driven by factors such as rise in commercial applications and enhanced operational efficiency provided by these small drones. However, threats including lack of skilled pilots and strict airspace regulations hinder the small drones market growth.